September 11, 2025:
EU Faces Delay for AirPods Translation Feature - Apple's new live translation feature for AirPods, highlighted as a major update in the AirPods Pro 3, will not be available to EU users at launch due to the Digital Markets Act (DMA) interoperability requirements. This limitation impacts EU residents and those with EU Apple IDs. Apple clarified that the delay is not due to user data protection laws.
Previous AI feature rollouts in the EU faced similar delays, with some accessibility available only by March 2025. The situation underscores ongoing regulatory challenges for tech companies as they navigate EU digital legislation.
